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Plant Operator

Arcosa Brand
Hitchcock, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/4/2026

What you will get:

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Paid weekly
  • Opportunity for annual performance increase
  • 401K program with employer matching
  • Room for growth and career advancement
  • Health insurance
  • Dental & vision Insurance
  • Paid life Insurance
  • Paid short term disability
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Health & Wellness Programs
  • Employee Discount Programs

What you’ll do:

  • Perform daily plant inspections and maintain the plant in a “ready to work” condition before the start of each shift; complete required daily documentation.
  • Operate and monitor crushing plant processes to maintain smooth, efficient production and quality material output.
  • Continuously feed material to keep the crusher full and avoid stoppages; meet tons-per-hour expectations established by management.
  • Complete daily operator reports, production logs, and labor (man-hour) logs.
  • Promote and enforce safe work practices; help ensure all work activities are performed safely.
  • Identify equipment issues and immediately inform the Foreman and Plant Manager of maintenance problems.
  • Assist with routine maintenance and equipment repairs, as needed, to maximize plant uptime and product flow.
  • Follow all company policies and procedures; support Arcosa goals, plans, and mission.
  • Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, customers, and vendors.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Foreman and Plant Manager.

What you’ll need:  

  • Work is performed primarily outdoors and may include exposure to varying temperatures.
  • Work environment may include high noise levels; approved hearing and other required personal protective equipment must be used.
  • Frequent standing, walking, climbing, crouching/stooping/kneeling.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Travel between plant locations may be required based on business needs, market trends, and stockpile volumes.

Working condition:   

  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Must be able to walk across steep/rough terrain.
  • Must be able to climb, reach, bend, stoop around areas of plant equipment.
  • Ability to climb heights of 60 feet on a regular basis
  • Ability to lift, carry, and/or pull 50 pounds on a regular basis
  • Ability to work in heat, cold, wet/dry/dusty conditions and loud noise environment
  • Required to wear safety equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, goggles, steel toed boots, ear plugs, respirator, gloves and various other similar items as required.

The statements above describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Arcosa Crushed Concrete is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We activate the potential of our people, care for our customers, optimize operations, integrate sustainability, and promote a results-driven culture aligned with long term value creation. 

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